Rosen Aviation 0604 User Manual

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Technical Manual

RosenView VX 0604-00x

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Rosen Aviation RosenView VX Technical Manual

Document Number: 100640

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Date: 9/19/12

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Technical Manual, RosenView® VX

© 2007—2012 by Rosen Aviation, LLC

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The information contained herein is proprietary to Rosen Aviation, LLC. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
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except as allowed under copyright laws.

Trademarks

RosenView is a registered trademark of Rosen Aviation, LLC.

Disclaimer of Liability

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Because we are
continuously improving and adding features to our products, Rosen Aviation, LLC reserves the right
to change specifications without prior notice. Rosen Aviation, LLC shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................4

1.1. Unpacking .....................................................................................................................4

1.2. Additional Product Information ......................................................................................4

1.2.1. IR Remote ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.2.2. RosenView VX Tools and Downloads ............................................................................... 4

2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ...........................................................................................5

2.1. Mounting Requirements ................................................................................................5

3. ROSENVIEW VX CONNECTORS, LEDS, AND CONTROLS ............................................6

3.1. Front Panel Indicators and Controls .............................................................................6

3.2. Rear Connectors ...........................................................................................................8

3.2.1. J1 Main Interface Connector Input .................................................................................... 8

3.2.2. J2 Video Connector Input ................................................................................................. 9

3.2.3. J3 - Analog RGB – 15-pin VGA....................................................................................... 10

3.3. VX Map Screen – Optional Remote ............................................................................ 10

3.4. VX DVD Screen – Optional Remote ........................................................................... 11

4. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 12

4.1. Audio/Video Connection Diagrams ............................................................................. 13

4.2. Moving Map Connection Options ................................................................................ 15

4.3. Acceptable Input Formats for RS-232 ......................................................................... 15

4.3.1. NMEA – 183 ................................................................................................................... 15

4.3.2. Type 1 Format (ARNAV format) ...................................................................................... 16

4.3.3. Shadin Formats (Altitude Sentence, Airdata Z, Airdata G, Airdata S) .............................. 16

4.4. Control Inputs ............................................................................................................. 16

4.5. Audio/Video Outputs ................................................................................................... 17

5. TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND SUPPORT ................................................................. 18

5.1. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 18

5.1.1. Test Mode ...................................................................................................................... 19

5.1.2. Emergency Disc Removal............................................................................................... 19

5.1.3. Disc Compatibility Issue .................................................................................................. 19

5.2. DO-160E Qualifications .............................................................................................. 20

5.3. Specifications .............................................................................................................. 21

5.4. Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 21

6. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................... 21

7. REVISION HISTORY ........................................................................................................ 23

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1. INTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to install the RosenView® VX combination moving map and DVD
system onto your aircraft. It contains all information necessary to wire the unit and confirm that all
components are functioning correctly.

Note: Installation and service should be performed only by trained and qualified personnel.

1.1. Unpacking

The following parts ship with the RosenView VX:

 RosenView VX (P/N 0604-00x)
 Connector kit (P/N 0300-038)
 USB flash drive (P/N 100973)

1.2. Additional Product Information

1.2.1. IR Remote

 Universal Remote with color display - contact Rosen Sales for P/N availability
 7-Button Controller (P/N 0300-407)

1.2.2. RosenView VX Tools and Downloads Product information and documentation is available on the Rosen Aviation website at

www.rosenaviation.com. From the Rosen Aviation home page, select

Products Source EquipmentRosenView VX.

 RosenView VX Configuration Tool
 Outline and Installation drawings for the RosenView VX (P/N 0604-00x)
 RosenView VX User’s Guide – (P/N 100870)

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Rosen Aviation

Rosen Aviation

Top or Bottom

Do not exceed

.5” maximum

insertion depth
for mounting
hardware

2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

There are three different flange-mounting orientations possible for the RosenView VX: slot
horizontal, slot vertical and in an upright position as shown in the figure below.

Figure 1 Mounting positions for the RosenView VX

2.1. Mounting Requirements

Three mounting holes are available on each side for 10-32 screws, as shown below, and on the
outline and installation drawing.

Caution: Do not use the drain holes on the underneath side of the unit for mounting!

Figure 2 RosenView VX mounting holes

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Button

How it Works

Eject ▲

Press to eject or insert a disc.

Menu

Accesses the DVD menu or the DVD player’s setup menu if no
disc is inserted.

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Navigates through DVD menu options.

Enter

Selects a DVD menu option to view.

Play/Pause ►II

Pauses and plays the DVD.

Stop ■

Stops the DVD. When ■ is pressed once, press the ► button to
resume the movie where it was stopped. If the ■ button is pressed

twice, then pressing the ► button will start the movie back at the

beginning.

Previous I◄

Previous chapter reverse.

Fast Reverse ◄◄

Moves left in a menu. Hold in while a disc is playing to view
previous scenes. Continue to hold for different reverse speeds.

Fast Forward ►►

Moves right in a menu, or hold in while a disc is playing to “fast
forward.” Continue to hold for different fast forward speeds.

Next ►I

Advances to the next chapter forward.

3. ROSENVIEW VX CONNECTORS, LEDS, AND CONTROLS

The front side of the RosenView VX unit houses a USB port, the Reset/Power button, and LED
displays. The plug in the lower right covers a connector used only by Rosen Aviation technicians.

Figure 3 RosenView VX front panel

3.1. Front Panel Indicators and Controls

You can control the RosenView VX DVD from the front panel controls; however, you cannot
control the moving map.

Table 1 RosenView VX DVD buttons

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Control

How it Works

Source Select 1 switches the output on display 1— map, DVD, or
auxiliary device.

Source Select 2 switches the output on display 2— map, DVD, or
auxiliary device.

USB Port

Connect the USB flash drive with customized files to the USB port
to import custom configuration files into RosenView VX, or connect
an empty USB flash drive to export a RosenView VX custom
configuration to be loaded on to another RosenView VX or saved
for later use.

Reset

Resets the map processor and the DVD player, but it does not
change the source select button settings. To reset the RosenView
VX, press and hold the Reset/Power button for about one second
and then release it. The system will cycle power and reboot.

LED Indicator

How it Works

Nav Data

Indicates the type of signal received.

 Green – valid avionic data transmission; blinks when receiving

ARINC data.

 Blue – valid GPS data transmission; blinks when receiving

GPS data.

 Red – no data signal present.

Disc Status

Indicates the status of the DVD player.

 Green – a disc is in the DVD player.
 Blinking green – inserting or ejecting a disc in the DVD player.
 Red – DVD read error.
 LED off – no disc in the DVD player.

System Status

Indicates when unit is active.

 Green – system is operating normally.
 Red – system error.

If the Nav Data LED is RED, either no data is being received or there is
a connection/wiring error.

1

2

Table 2 RosenView VX system buttons

Note: The DVD player default setting is Auto Play.

Table 3 RosenView VX status indicators